Breath Methane

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    Morgan Pfiffner
    Last Updated: September 25, 2022

    Methane is a gas produced by certain types of bacteria known as methanogens. Elevated levels of breath methane following carbohydrate intake can indicate high levels of methanogens are present in the intestinal tract.

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